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Breakthroughs in synthetic biology could help accelerate advances in applications from novel infectious disease vaccines, precision immunotherapy for cancer and antibody therapeutics to creation of engineered meat substitutes and sustainable cellular agricultural products. The post Driving Synthetic Biology Forward Through Adoption of Technology Enabling Rapid DNA and mRNA Synthesis appeared first on MedCity News.

[Sponsored] Cord blood banking allows families to preserve their newborn’s stem cells for potential future medical treatments, including therapies for blood disorders, immune system conditions and certain cancers. The post The Top-Ranked Private Cord Blood Banks in the U.S. appeared first on MedCity News.

Despite their measurable clinical outcomes and contributions to patient well-being, they often face a dismissive perception as mere providers of ice bags and stretch bands. However, an economic crisis is threatening this vital profession, and the blame extends beyond insurance payors. The post The Overlooked Pillar of Clinical Care: Physical Therapists appeared first on MedCity…

Walgreens has completed its sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners, raising concerns that the deal could lead to widespread store closures, layoffs and reduced access to healthcare in vulnerable communities. The post What’s Next for Walgreens Following its Private Equity Sale? appeared first on MedCity News.

Gilead Sciences is acquiring LEO Pharma’s oral small molecule inhibitors of STAT6, a protein key to two validated inflammation pathways. Other STAT6 drug developers include Kymera Therapeutics and Sanofi-partnered Recludix Pharma, which is presenting this week during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The post Gilead’s New $250M Drug R&D Pact Adds Contenders in the Hunt…

Lantern has publicly released its methodology for calculating surgical savings, and is inviting others to do the same. The post Lantern Unveils Savings Methodology to Increase Transparency for Specialty Care Pricing appeared first on MedCity News.

AI holds a lot of promise in supporting employer-sponsored healthcare, including improving patient navigation and billing, according to a new report from Morgan Health. The post Morgan Health: 5 Ways AI Can Improve Employer-Sponsored Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.